How can I change my entity status for maintenance fee payments?

To change your entity status for maintenance fee payments, you have several options: For payments by mail, facsimile, or hand delivery: Include a paper changing the entity status with your maintenance fee payment. For online payments: Change your entity status before submitting the payment. MPEP 2550 suggests: “Before submitting a payment via the Patent Maintenance…

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How can I regain micro entity status after losing it?

To regain micro entity status after losing it, you must file a new certification of entitlement to micro entity status. As stated in MPEP 509.04(e): Once a notification of a loss of entitlement to micro entity status is filed in the application or patent, a new certification of entitlement to micro entity status is required…

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